Leigh E.

McGuckin
340 Arbor Drive, Apt. 2245
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(901) 679-8888
leighmcguckin@gmail.com

Objective
 o obtain a clinical registered dietitian position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills
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in a hospital setting to promote positive patient health outcomes and facilitate behavior change.

Education
 August 2015 University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, Mississippi
to Present Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems with Emphasis in Dietetic Practice
Anticipated graduation December 2017
2011 - 2015 University of Mississippi | Oxford, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
August 2016 to Student Dietetic Intern - University of Mississippi Medical Center
December 2016 Clinical Responsibilities included assessing patients that may be at nutritional
risk, providing appropriate patient-focused nutrition care plans for patients with
complex medical conditions using the nutrition care process, and providing
nutritional counseling and individualized education to individuals to promote
and facilitate behavior changes
January 2017 Student Dietetic Intern St. Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital
to Present Management Responsibilities include collaborating with Nutrition and Food
Service staff members to develop and improve patient menus and provide
in-service education to foodservice employees
August 2015 Research and Teaching Graduate Assistant - University of Southern Mississippi
to May 2016 Responsibilities included assisting in cooking lab, supporting faculty supervisors,
grading student work, managing the lab's inventory, purchasing supplies/groceries
within budget, transcribing audio files
July 2013 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot, UK
Shadowed health professionals within different hospital departments observing
doctor/patient interactions

Professional Clubs and Memberships

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2011-2017
Student Dietetic Association 2011

Certifications
ServSafe Certification - December 2012

Volunteer Experience
Memphis Union Mission 2012-2014 - food server
Volunteering with elderly home bound citizens
Habitat for Humanity

Activities
 L afayette-Oxford-University (L-O-U) Excel By 5's Annual Health Fair (EXCELebration)
Developed and conducted a community nutrition education activity for children 0-5 years of age

Computer Skills
Software Microsoft Windows, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word
System installations
Ability to work with different operating systems - Windows and OSX
 References
Sandra S. Davis, MS, RD, LD
Clinical Dietitian Manager
St. Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital
(601) 200-6941
969 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216

Ashley Moomaw, MS, RD, LD

Clinical Nutrition Manager
University of Mississippi Medical Center
(601) 984-2087
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
amoomaw@umc.edu

Teresa Walker-Cartwright, MS, RD

(601) 266-6817
Fritzsche-Gibbs, Room 220A
118 College Drive # 5172,
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
teresa.cartwright@usm.edu

Mary E. Parkes, MS, RD

Lecturer in Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Program Director for the Didactic Program in Dietetics
(662) 915-7371
221 Lenoir
University, MS 38677
meparke1@olemiss.edu

Annie Evans
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Seaway Parade
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
AnnieEvans@wales.NHS.uk

Karen Morgan
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Seaway Parade,
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
Karenmorgan6@wales.NHS.uk